Nigerian Government Approves English as Official Language for Teaching in Schools

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Education, has scrapped the policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools. The new decision, announced by Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa at the Language Education International Conference in Abuja, establishes English as the official language for teaching across all levels of education.

This move aims to promote indigenous languages while recognizing English as the primary language for formal education. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide data supporting the positive impact of this change.

Additionally, measures are being implemented to address learning challenges at the foundational level. The British Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's education reform efforts.